| Issue ID | 911707 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10451827 |
| Manufacurer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Brand | TOYOTA |
| Model | RAV4 |
| Model Year | 2007 |
| File date | 01/03/11 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Just like many other owners of 2007 rav4 i began experiencing a distinctive klunking noise around 35,000 miles. Took it to the dealer and they said it was normal noise when you turn the wheel all the way to the side..... My problem was that it was making cracking noise all the time, when turning or especially parking the car.... Also a problem with my driver visor flap not staying in upward position it was hanging down halfway and faces forward. I had to pay 75 dollars to replace it, warranty would not cover it. Since so many 2007 toyota rav4 owner are having the same problems it should be elevated to a recall status!!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MASPETH, NY |
| VIN pattern | UNKNOWNXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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